hemochromatosis
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məˌkroʊ noun Pathology.
a rare metabolic disorder characterized by a bronzed skin, cirrhosis, and severe diabetes, caused by the deposit in tissue, especially of the liver and pancreas, of hemosiderin and other pigments containing iron.
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hemochromatosis he·mo·chro·ma·to·sis (hē'mə-krō'mə-tō'sĭs)
n.
A hereditary disorder of iron metabolism characterized by excessive accumulation of iron in tissues, diabetes mellitus, liver dysfunction, and a bronze skin pigmentation. Also called bronzed disease.
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hemochromatosis
inborn metabolic defect characterized by an increased absorption of iron, which accumulates in body tissues. The clinical manifestations include skin pigmentation, diabetes mellitus, enlargement of the spleen and liver, cirrhosis, heart failure, arthritis, and general weakness and lassitude.
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Example sentences
However, in these iron-rich times, hemochromatosis is a liability.
Hemochromatosis can be treated simply and successfully.
The genetic disorder called hemochromatosis affects the body's ability to control how much iron is absorbed.
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